01732 759725 05 magazine INNOVATIONS Built like a tank Panasonic Mobile Solutions Business Division has launched a TOUGHBOOK 40 Military variant in collaboration with roda computer GmbH. Specially developed for use in military vehicles, the 14-inch rugged notebook is dust and water resistant to IP66 and tested to military standards MIL-STD810H. It can withstand a drop from a height of 180 cm and is resistant to shocks, vibrations and operating temperatures between -29°C and 63°C. The battery life can be extended to 36 hours, thanks to the hot-swappable function, and if necessary, all radio and display functions can be immediately switched off when in ‘Concealed Mode’. The TOUGHBOOK 40 Military is configured to run on Windows 11 Pro and comes with four expansion slots and military-grade interfaces, with the option of additional interfaces and an Eclypt Core Encrypted Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) from Viasat, which is certified for securing Top Secret information and for use by NATO and other European countries. https://eu.connect.panasonic.com Free computers The Micro:bit Educational Foundation, in collaboration with BBC Education and Nominet, is giving every primary school in the UK 30 pocket-sized computers with teaching resources to introduce children as young as seven to programming and concepts like machine learning and AI. Through the BBC micro:bit – the next gen campaign, the Foundation and supporters like semiconductor designer ARM, hardware manufacturers Okdo and STMicroelectronics and distributor Farnell will distribute almost 700,000 free micro:bit coding devices to schools across the UK plus tens of thousands of micro:bit classroom sets and teacher training material. Smart security Sharp has expanded its range of smart office devices with four new additions to its Workgroup A4 MFP series. With print speeds of up to 44ppm and double-sided scanning, the MXB468F, MX-B468P, MX-C358F and MX-C428P offer improved productivity and connectivity features and top-tier security enhancements. These include an optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) that stores hard drive encryption keys on a separate piece of hardware. In addition, SSL Certificate Validation automatically checks that all third-party servers communicating with devices are safe, to prevent any unauthorised attempts to access information. Ben Lake, Senior Product Manager at Sharp Europe, said: “Sharp acknowledges the modern workplace relies on productivity, streamlined connectivity, sustainability and data security – and our latest A4 range addresses these demands. With the continuation of hybrid working, businesses have had to reevaluate their office needs, even the size of the MFPs or printers they require. As such, we are seeing an increasing demand for compact A4 machines.” www.sharp.co.uk Security built-in This month sees the launch of the first models in Toshiba’s new eight-strong line-up of A4 print devices. Due to be introduced over the coming months, the range includes four mono devices and four colour devices, with a choice of printers and MFPs. Mono devices include the e-STUDIO409AS (up to 40ppm) for smaller workgroups and the e-STUDIO449S, e-STUDIO479S and e-STUDIO479P, with print speeds of up to 47ppm, for mid-to-large sized teams. Colour devices include the e-STUDIO339CS, e-STUDIO409CS and e-STUDIO409CP, with print speeds of up to 40ppm, for small-to-mid sized workgroups, and the e-STUDIO509CS (up to 50ppm) for mid-to-large sized teams. All the MFPs are cloudenabled and app-ready, offering direct connection to cloud services, such as Microsoft SharePoint, and come with a DSDF for scanning both sides of a document simultaneously. Security features include Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0) and self- encrypting drives. www.toshibatec.co.uk New wave Logitech is addressing user comfort and wellbeing with the launch of the Wave Keys and Wave Keys for Business wireless ergonomic keyboards. Both feature a distinctive wave design, integrated cushioned palm rest and compact layout that is claimed to align the user’s shoulders in a natural position. A post-consumer recycled plastic content of 61% contributes to a reduced environmental footprint. www.logitech.com/business Added dimension Lenovo is meeting the needs of professional 3D content creators with the launch of a new monitor providing glasses-free immersive 3D visualisation. Featuring 3D Explorer software, a switchable lenticular lens and real-time eye-tracking, the 27-inch, 2D/3D compatible, 4K ThinkVision 27 3D Monitor projects two independent images to the user’s eyes, so that each eye sees the subject from a slightly different angle. This process delivers crisp stereo vision and depth perception for natural, glasses-free stereoscopic visualisation. Other features include dual 99% colour accuracy (DCI-P3, Adobe RGB), built-in speakers and connectivity options, including USB-C docking and modular camera support.
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